A Texas judge dismissed the copyright lawsuit against Cardi B without prejudice, meaning the plaintiffs could refile.
Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar alleged that 'Enough (Miami)' copied their song 'Greasy Frybread,' causing them reputational harm.
Cardi B's legal team argued the plaintiffs lacked a copyright registration for their song when the suit was initially filed.
The judge ruled that the plaintiffs' state claims were preempted by federal copyright law.
In July 2024, Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar (AKA Kemika 1956) filed a lawsuit in Texas against Cardi B, Atlantic Records, and Warner Music Group, claiming copyright infringement related to Cardi B's song 'Enough (Miami).'. They alleged that the song copied elements of their 2021 song, 'Greasy Frybread,' which was featured in the FX show 'Reservation Dogs.' The plaintiffs argued that 'Enough (Miami)' caused them to be 'blacklisted' and suffer 'reputational harm' in the music industry.
Cardi B's legal team countered that the plaintiffs did not initially have a copyright registration for 'Greasy Frybread.' Although the plaintiffs later obtained a copyright in October 2025, the judge ruled that the case lacked personal jurisdiction because the plaintiffs did not adequately establish that the Texas court had the power to deal with the case. The judge also determined that the claims were preempted by federal copyright law.
Despite the dismissal without prejudice, the plaintiffs' attorney stated their intent to pursue the claims in an 'appropriate forum.' This legal victory adds to Cardi B's track record, including a successful defamation suit against a gossip blogger and favorable rulings in other legal battles.
Q: What does 'dismissed without prejudice' mean?
It means the case was dismissed, but the plaintiffs have the option to refile the lawsuit.
Q: Why was the lawsuit dismissed?
The judge ruled that the Texas court lacked personal jurisdiction over the case and that the claims were preempted by federal copyright law.
Q: What was the basis of the copyright claim?
The plaintiffs claimed Cardi B's song 'Enough (Miami)' copied elements of their song 'Greasy Frybread'.
Cardi B won a dismissal in a copyright lawsuit over her song 'Enough (Miami)'.
The plaintiffs may still pursue the case in a different court.
This victory adds to Cardi B's history of successful legal outcomes.
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